Everyone wants to be happy, but most are unclear about what will make them feel that way. Besides cultivating the right mindset, you need to watch out for three ways you could be sabotaging your happiness. (Estimated reading time: 3 minutes) “Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions..” — Dalai Lama If you…
How to Cope With a Painful Breakup
Know how to cope with a painful breakup is critical to recovering from our loss. Finding healthy ways to process our emotions and reaching out for help are key ways to feel better and move on. (Estimated reading time: 3 minutes) “If you‘re brave enough to say goodbye, life will reward you with a new…
What Does Being Attractive or Beautiful Really Mean?
Being attractive isn’t limited to our physical appearance. We can feel better about ourselves by creating standards of beauty based on our traits and gifts, and our compassion for others. (Estimated reading time: 3 minutes) “Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.” — Confucius The standards of physical beauty has constantly shifted between era’s and cultures, yet…
How to Deal with Difficult People Who Trigger You
We often find ourselves being triggered when we deal with difficult people. Knowing how to stay balanced and learning from these connections is the key to handling them. (Estimated reading time: 3 minutes) “Difficult people are the greatest teachers.” — Pema Chödrön If you’ve lived long enough, you’ve encountered your share of difficult people along the…
How to Love and Accept Yourself Unconditionally
You develop a healthier self-image and accept yourself unconditionally when you embrace all aspects of your being and let go of your need for others approval. (Estimated reading time: 3 minutes) “Magic mirror on the wall, who is the fairest one of all?” Who doesn’t remember this line from that creepy opening scene from the…